“PigBait connects the people affected by wild pigs with the science, regulations, control technologies, field experience and national response needed to reduce their impact.”

The Wild Pig Problem

Wild pigs can cause serious damage to crops, pastures, property, native habitat and wildlife. They can also carry and spread diseases and parasites that threaten livestock, wildlife and, in some cases, human health. Effective control requires more than a single trap, bait or technique. PigBait brings together practical information on wild-pig behavior, diseases and parasites, control methods, equipment and field experience to help landowners and professionals make better-informed decisions.

What You’ll Find Here


Behavior, movement, feeding, reproduction and habitat—understanding wild pigs before choosing a control strategy.

Trapping, exclusion, hunting and integrated control strategies—what works, what doesn’t, and where each method fits.

Traps, bait systems, cameras, feeders, sensors and emerging technology—practical tools for monitoring and managing wild pigs.

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Wild Pig Behavior Learn how wild pigs move, feed, reproduce and use habitat—so you can better anticipate where they’ll be and what they’ll do.

Control Methods
Compare trapping, exclusion, hunting and integrated approaches, including where each works best and where it falls short.

Know the Rules

Wild-pig laws and regulations vary by state and can affect trapping, hunting, transport, baiting and other control activities. Find current regulations, agency guidance and state-by-state resources before taking action.

Wild Pig Regulations→